Gaudier-Brzeska

Description

Dust cover is very good and has a protective celophane jacket. Cloth hardcover is very good and binding is secure. Page edges are straight.

This vintage copy of Ezra Pound’s “Gaudier-Brzeska” is a remarkable tribute to the life and work of the avant-garde sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, who died in World War I at the age of 23. Pound, a leading figure in the Imagist and Modernist movements, was deeply influenced by Gaudier-Brzeska’s innovative approach to sculpture, which broke away from traditional forms and embraced the raw power of primitive art. Originally published in 1916, this book is not only a poignant memoir of Pound’s friendship with the young artist but also a manifesto for the Vorticist movement, which sought to capture the energy and dynamism of the modern age through bold, abstract forms. Featuring Pound’s incisive prose and Gaudier-Brzeska’s striking illustrations, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant artistic circles of early 20th-century London and Paris, as well as the tumultuous cultural upheaval that ushered in the Modernist era. With its well-preserved dust jacket and sturdy binding, this copy is a true treasure for collectors and readers interested in exploring the avant-garde’s radical vision and its enduring impact on art and literature.